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Senior Project Architect at Woolpert
Charlotte, NCFull-timeArchitecturePosted 13 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.</strong></p>
<p>Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work<a href="https://woolpert.com/about-us/culture/">®</a>, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.</p></div><p></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Woolpert is hiring a <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Project </strong><strong>Architect</strong> to join our dynamic Architecture team in our Charlotte, NC office<strong>.</strong> This position reports to the Architectural Team Leader and is responsible for contributing to multiple projects types across the region and across the nation. Project types include lower/higher educational facilities, data centers, and other public or private market developments. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span data-teams="true">We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-SN1</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Do:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Drive project execution, along with the project manager, working closely with clients, consultants, team members, and other project contributors.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Guide and manage a team of architects, engineers, and production staff to deliver innovative projects that exceed client expectations.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Lead research into relevant code, materials and systems, and client-specific prompts, leveraging derived insights to create unique and innovative design solutions.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Develop thoughtful technical solutions and manage the delivery of clear and concise project documentation.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Seek opportunities to contribute to design excellence by playing an active role in a collaborative design process.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in the conceptual design of projects and provide full support through the entire project life cycle.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop and represent lead technical viewpoint on projects</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare graphics, presentations, contract drawings, and regulatory submissions</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Organize and maintain project record information and drawings</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with clients, project consultants, and engineers</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Plan and supervise design and/or technical work of less senior architects and technicians</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Bring:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the design of architectural projects</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in architecture; master’s degree a plus</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Architectural License or NCARB certification required; LEED accreditation preferred</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficient in Revit and Bluebeam with advanced-level competency in Microsoft Office Suite</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to apply architectural principles to buildings/structures and their components or assemblies.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to handle designing and drafting assignments including site plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections required</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Self-motivated to meet deadlines and improve process and deliverables</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication skills required</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to write reports and specifications required</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits You Will Love</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!</span></li>
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<p></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$101,200</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$126,500 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: <a href="http://woolpert.com/about-us/">http://woolpert.com/about-us/</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.</strong> Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf">Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf</a> and <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf">EEO is the Law Poster Supplement</a>.</p>
<p>Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting <u><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</u></p>
<p>If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </p>
<p><strong><em>To all agencies: </em></strong><em>Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.</em></p></div>